Montgomery County, Maryland is buzzing with free and affordable events and activities this spring! From literary festivals to art shows, environmental celebrations, and farmers’ markets, discover fun things to do just outside Washington, DC that will keep your trip within budget. 1. Gaithersburg Book Festival The annual Gaithersburg Book Festival is a free celebration of... Read More
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor women’s contributions to our nation’s history. Montgomery County, Maryland was home to multiple internationally, nationally, and locally significant women, making this a great destination for women’s history buffs and visitors alike. Sites To Visit Tour the Clara Barton National Historic Site5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD... Read More
February is Black History Month, and Black history and culture are essential parts of Montgomery County, Maryland’s heritage. Reverend Josiah Henson escaped slavery in the county and founded a freedman settlement in neighboring Canada. Visit a schoolhouse where Black children learned, and see how 19th-century plantation life was depicted. Take the opportunity to honor and... Read More
DC Winter Restaurant Week, presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns January 19-25, 2025. Participating restaurants will offer three-course lunch and brunch menus for $25 or $35, and/or three-course dinner menus for $40, $55, or $65. Select restaurants will also offer à la carte cocktail or wine pairings, as well as outdoor dining... Read More
Are you ready to sip on some soul-warming hot chocolate and stroll through a winter wonderland? If so, mark your calendars because Winter City Lights is kicking off the festive season with a sparkling start on Friday, November 28! Recently named the #2 Best Holiday Light Show in the country by the Newsweek Readers’ Choice... Read More
The annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is held in Silver Spring, Maryland, which was voted #1 Best Place to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine in 2024. It is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the DC Metro area and welcomes the start of the holiday season. The annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade returns to Downtown... Read More
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